"I have cried over this. I have prayed over this. I have sought advice from everyone I know to try and come to the right decision in my heart," Austin said, her voice quivering, her eyes filled with tears.

"I know some people will be disappointed in me, but I'll have to live with that."

Personally, I like the part about "Why did she claim tearful concern about domestic violence when a clear legal opinion to the contrary that the amendment would not affect domestic violence victims?" The ad claims that the brief submitted by an out-of-state "expert" (read: fundie think tank) should have convinced Austin that they knew Indiana domestic violence laws better than domestic violence advocates. Could it have been because the "expert" testimony came from an organization devoted to passing same-sex marriage amendments across the nation? Cuz, you know, they're unbiased.

Whatever. This is another desperate tactic by the fundie crowd to try and politicize the issue. This is all about Republican votes - not "protecting marriage."

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The item you mention, the one about her having a clear opinion is telling. Terri said in her statement that she had gotten opinions from experts on both sides and that she did not know which to believe. While I have my preference, she was absolutely right. While we hope that she will come to agree with us on the merits, the vote as she saw it, was to vote for the unknown or to exercise caution in grave matters.

The position of the proponents is we think we are right, why don't you take a chance on the constitution?

Please do write to support her. She took the first step by refusing to panic and yield to intense pressure. She voted against a measure because she did not know, no one does, what its effect would be. Surely that is laudable.